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Enzymatic Synthesis of Epoxidized Metabolites of Docosahexaenoic, Eicosapentaenoic, and Arachidonic Acids
Published on: June 28, 2019
Icosapent ethyl (VASCEPA
Sean M Cruess1, Joseph Xavier Callahan2, Isabella Raso2
1Department of Biology, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA, USA.
Icosapent Ethyl may help resolve long COVID symptoms. This omega-three fatty acid derivative showed promise in two case studies for alleviating persistent post-viral syndrome after COVID-19 infection.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Virology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Long COVID is a multi-organ post-viral syndrome persisting after infection.
- No definitive treatment currently exists for long COVID.
- Ongoing inflammation is implicated in long COVID pathogenesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Icosapent Ethyl in treating long COVID.
- To explore the potential of Icosapent Ethyl as an immunomodulatory therapy for post-viral syndromes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of two adult case studies.
- Treatment with Icosapent Ethyl, an omega-three fatty acid derivative.
- Focus on patients experiencing persistent long COVID symptoms.
Main Results:
- Both individuals in the case studies experienced symptom resolution.
- Icosapent Ethyl treatment was associated with the alleviation of long COVID symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Icosapent Ethyl may be a determining factor in long COVID symptom resolution.
- Further clinical studies are warranted to confirm the efficacy of Icosapent Ethyl for long COVID.
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